U. Samarakoon
Biography
| Name | U. Samarakoon |
| Nickname | u-samarakoon |
| Year of Birth | 1955 |
| Gender | Male |
| Location | Alberta, Canada |
| Relationship | Patient |
| Short Bio | Retired Civil Engineer. CT Scan in April 2022 says I have UIP. Two PFTs were done in April and August 2022. August one shows an improvement to the readings. Pulmonologists suggested to do another one in six months time and see the results before taking any medications. Second CT scan was done in May 2023 and found that no change in my conditions over one year period. |
| Type of Diagnosis | IPF |
| Treatment / Medical Facility | Approval to use Esbriet received. Not started yet. |
| Current medication regimen | Not started yet |
| Lung transplantation status | to be determined |
| Supplemental Oxygen | no |
| Best advice for PF symptom management | I believe regular exercise will help to keep your lungs healthy. |
| Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication? | no |
| How did you find us? | PF News Website |
| How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF? | Diagnosed in April 2022. I had a cough for more than six months. No other symptoms. Recent X-Ray shows scarring in the lungs. CT Scan confirmed the UIP. |
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